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The Welsh Gold King

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Author : Norena Shopland
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2022-11-17

The Welsh Gold King written by Norena Shopland and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-17 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

In 1864, a poor Welsh boy, William Pritchard Morgan, emigrated to Australia to make his fortune. He returned a wealthy lawyer and aspiring politician, having used his riches to invest in gold mines and develop new techniques of recovering gold. His political aims were unsuccessful in Australia: the newspaper Morgan used to promote himself was involved a sensational trial against another editor; and a man was even shot while bringing in his votes - so Morgan claimed. He returned home, ready to tackle the mining of Welsh gold. After ousting the key players of the 1860s Little Gold Rush, Morgan soon took over Gwynfynydd, one of the area's most lucrative mines, and stood as an independent MP for Merthyr. He boasted of a fantastic seam of gold, so great he would pay off the national debt… a hero overnight, the Welsh Gold King took the title of Merthyr's MP. Despite the massive successes of his mines, the government taxed Morgan hard and almost crippled his business, so he refused to pay. When the government tried to shut him down, the public rose to his defence, and Morgan was sued in an avidly watched trial that could change mining in Britain forever. The Welsh Gold King bestowed gifts on many well-known people, including royalty, and promoted the tradition that all royal brides wear wedding rings of Welsh gold. He gave golden prizes – some of which caused great controversy – and his liberal politics were a forerunner of Labour views that were hard for many of his contemporaries to agree with. An extraordinary character, Morgan was pivotal in the story of mining for gold in Wales.

The Welsh Gold King

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Author : Norena Shopland
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2022-10-21

In 1864, a poor Welsh boy, William Pritchard Morgan, emigrated to Australia to make his fortune. He returned a wealthy lawyer and aspiring politician, having used his riches to invest in gold mines and develop new techniques of recovering gold. His political aims were unsuccessful in Australia: the newspaper Morgan used to promote himself was involved a sensational trial against another editor; and a man was even shot while bringing in his votes - so Morgan claimed. He returned home, ready to tackle the mining of Welsh gold. After ousting the key players of the 1860s Little Gold Rush, Morgan soon took over Gwynfynydd, one of the area's most lucrative mines, and stood as an independent MP for Merthyr. He boasted of a fantastic seam of gold, so great he would pay off the national debt... a hero overnight, the Welsh Gold King took the title of Merthyr's MP. Despite the massive successes of his mines, the government taxed Morgan hard and almost crippled his business, so he refused to pay. When the government tried to shut him down, the public rose to his defence, and Morgan was sued in an avidly watched trial that could change mining in Britain forever. The Welsh Gold King bestowed gifts on many well-known people, including royalty, and promoted the tradition that all royal brides wear wedding rings of Welsh gold. He gave golden prizes – some of which caused great controversy – and his liberal politics were a forerunner of Labour views that were hard for many of his contemporaries to agree with. An extraordinary character, Morgan was pivotal in the story of mining for gold in Wales.

Forgotten Blogs Of Wales

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Author : Norena Shopland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-27

Forgotten Blogs Of Wales written by Norena Shopland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with categories.

In 1888 a conductor's baton was created by a man the press dubbed the Welsh Gold King. Made of native gold and studded with precious jewels it was a dazzling prize designed to raise awareness of the little known National Eisteddfod Welsh Language Competition. For four years choirs fought for it as the press avidly reported every win and every loss, but instead of bringing unison it brought controversy.The rising and falling fortunes of the Welsh Gold King tainted the competition for the baton, as did the fights over the importance of a Welsh Language Competition in the National Eisteddfod. Many could not understand why such a valuable trophy should be consigned to a minor contest.Nineteenth century choirs were the X Factor of the day and the public was avid in supporting their favourites, even breaking into football-like hooliganism following any losses. Each win and loss of the baton created controversy, with many accusations of foul play. Even when it was finally won the choir members took to court in a battle for ownership, the verdict of which threatened to break apart traditional choir practices across the UK.

The Curious Case Of The Eisteddfod Baton

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Author : Norena Shopland
language : en
Publisher: Wordcatcher History - True Sto
Release Date : 2019-11-27

The Curious Case Of The Eisteddfod Baton written by Norena Shopland and has been published by Wordcatcher History - True Sto this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with History categories.

Shopland explores the history of the Welsh Eisteddfod Baton. Made of native gold and studded with precious jewels, the baton excited choral audiences greatly. The baton became a source of great controversy, leading to a court battle for ownership, the verdict of which threatened to break apart traditional choir practices across the UK.

Gold Not Only In Wales But Also In Great Britain And Ireland

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Author : Arthur Talbot Vanderbilt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

Gold Not Only In Wales But Also In Great Britain And Ireland written by Arthur Talbot Vanderbilt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Gold mines and mining categories.